Honestly, I haven’t felt pretty in a while. And it’s not something I’m looking to get pity from. I can encourage other women by telling them they’re beautiful and they’re worth it but sometimes I can’t do the same for myself. I haven’t looked in a mirror and felt completely beautiful or said to myself…

Imagine. Just for a second. You were born into a family of giants and you, well, you were just normal. That is my dilemma. Not exactly, though. I know height probably doesn’t compare to something as sensitive as skin tone in the black community. But it is something that a person cannot change. In my…

Specifically the black females’ crown. the natural sister the relaxer sister the braids and weaves sister the shave it all off – crown and glory sister the dread lock sister And more than likely two or more of people who identify with these groups intersect. We African Americans have so much diversity and culture, just…

Meet The Writer

Hi, I’m Shanisha – a writer who’s passionate about promoting honesty among women of color. I am a high school English teacher and current MFA candidate in creative writing. I love my family, Starbucks and Jesus.